FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/BRACKET 1.5KG
Different extinguishing mediums are available for specificclasses of fire which necessitates the assessment of the type of hazardin the particular area you are protecting in order to maximize theeffectiveness of the extinguisher you are going to have available in afire emergency.
.Dry Chemical portable fire extinguishers are the most widely used ofall types of extinguishers.
Range of stored pressure dry chemical powder extinguishers issuitable for class A (combustible materials), class B (flammable orcombustible liquids) and/or class C (electrical) fires or a combinationof ABC class fires. All the extinguishers supplied conform to theminimum fire ratings as specified in SANS 1910:2009.
They are highly effective for electrical hazards. Thismulti-purpose extinguisher interferes with the combustion process andprovides rapid fire knock down. They are ideal for mixed fire riskenvironments and especially suited for protection for liquids, storageof liquid gases and heating oils used for industry, garages andworkshops.
All fire extinguisher maintenance requirements must beperformed by SANS 1475 accredited It is important to use the appropriateextinguisher for the type of substance that is burning (wood, oil,electrics, etc.) as shown by the classification below:
Class A: suitable for combustible materials such as paper,wood, cardboard and most plastics.
Class B: required when the fire involves flammable orcombustible liquids such as petrol, kerosene, grease andoil.
Class C: best suited for fires involving electrical equipmentsuch as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. NB: Never usewater to extinguish class C fires!
Small fire blankets, such as for use in kitchens and aroundthe home, are usually made of and sometimes kevlar, and arefolded into a quick-release contraption for ease ofstorage.
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SAF7796
